Power Solutions Strategy & Cost Transformation

About Us

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail, and semiconductor industries. We are a team of remarkably diverse engineers focused on engineering a brighter future for all.

Responsibilities

• Business Strategy & Growth
  • Evaluate current aero-derivative power business portfolio and identify growth opportunities.
  • Recommend adjacent markets, solutions, and technologies for future expansion.
  • Develop strategic roadmaps for business diversification and revenue growth.
  • Assess global market trends in distributed power, AI data centers, microgrids, LNG power solutions, and energy transition technologies.
• New Product Development (NPD)
  • Review existing product roadmap and identify new product opportunities with market intelligence.
  • Advise on development of next-generation aero-derivative power packages.
  • Support stage-gate processes for product development.
  • Identify opportunities for product standardization and modularization.
• Cost-Out & Value Engineering
  • Lead enterprise-wide cost reduction initiatives.
  • Drive Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) programs.
  • Develop Design-to-Cost and Should-Cost methodologies.
  • Identify opportunities for material, manufacturing, and supply-chain optimization.
  • Conduct competitive benchmarking and product teardown assessments.
• Supply Chain & Sourcing Excellence
  • Evaluate supplier landscape and sourcing strategies.
  • Recommend localization opportunities and make-vs-buy decisions.
  • Lead cost reduction workshops with suppliers.
  • Support strategic procurement and category management initiatives.
• Aftermarket & Service Growth
  • Identify opportunities for expanding high-margin service offerings.
  • Recommend strategies for Long-Term Service Agreements (LTSA).
  • Evaluate digital service and predictive maintenance offerings.
  • Develop fleet management and remote monitoring solutions.
• Digital & Technology Strategy
  • Assess digital technologies including:
    • Digital Twins
    • Condition-Based Monitoring
    • Predictive Analytics
    • AI-driven Asset Performance Management
  • Identify new revenue opportunities through digital service models.

Requirements

• Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Power Plant Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Master's Degree preferred.
• Experience
  • 20+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Extensive experience in aero-derivative gas turbines and power generation systems.
  • Proven leadership within product management, engineering, NPD, or business strategy functions.
  • Demonstrated success in delivering large-scale cost reduction programs.
  • Strong understanding of gas turbine manufacturing, supply chains, and lifecycle economics.
• Preferred Industry Background

  Experience with one or more of the following organizations:

  • Mitsubishi Power
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
  • GE Vernova
  • Siemens Energy
  • Rolls-Royce Power Systems
  • Pratt & Whitney
  • Baker Hughes
  • Solar Turbines (Caterpillar)
  • MAN Energy Solutions
  • Ansaldo Energia
• Desired Expertise
  • Technical
    • Aero-Derivative Gas Turbines
    • Power Generation Systems
    • Rotating Equipment
    • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Commercial
    • Product Strategy
    • Portfolio Management
    • Business Development
    • Market Entry Strategy
  • Cost & Operations
    • Should Costing
    • Design-to-Cost
    • Value Engineering
    • Cost-Out Programs
    • Lean Manufacturing
    • Supply Chain Optimization

Key Deliverables

• Aero-Derivative Business Growth Roadmap
• New Product Development Recommendations
• Cost Reduction and Value Engineering Strategy
• Should-Cost Framework and Benchmarking Model
• Aftermarket Revenue Growth Plan
• Supply Chain Optimization Opportunities
• Emerging Market Assessment and Technology Roadmap
• Executive Presentation with Prioritized Action Plan

Success Metrics

• Identification of new business opportunities and revenue streams.
• Product cost reduction potential quantified and prioritized.
• Enhanced competitiveness of existing product portfolio.
• Clear NPD roadmap aligned with future market needs.
• Growth strategy for aftermarket and service business.
• Actionable executive recommendations with measurable business impact.

Travel may be required to customer location in Houston, Texas.

Pay

Pay Range: $100,000 - $120,000. Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability

Schedule

This is a consulting assignment lasting 6-12 months, with the possibility of extension. We offer flexible work options, including hybrid arrangements, to support the needs of the role and align with company policies. The position is located in posted locations and may be considered hybrid based on local regulations. You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.